July 15, 2021 - Vision in Action No. 41
CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE RELEASES 2021 STATE OF THE SYSTEM REPORT AND UPDATE TO THE VISION FOR SUCCESS
The past year has been a test like no other for our students, faculty and staff, serving up pain and loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic and racial injustice. Yet despite these challenges we continue to show progress toward meeting goals of the system’s Vision for Success, which sets a path to increase certificate and degree attainment, to improve transfer and to close equity gaps.
This week, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office released its annual State of the System report, detailing the increase in transfers to both the University of California and California State University systems; the increase in the number of students earning Associate Degrees for Transfer; the steadfast work to close equity and achievement gaps across the state and all of the work being done to achieve the Vision for Success goals.
Adopted in 2017, the Vision for Success, has served as our system’s North Star by making clear our goals for improvement and our commitment to do better for both our students and for
our state. As we emerge from this trying year as a higher education system that is stronger and more resilient than ever, and our “new normal” is one defined by empathy and innovation, we are pleased to introduce the Update to the Vision for Success: Reaffirming Equity in a Time of Recovery.
The purpose of this document is to reaffirm our goals and commitments in light of today’s challenges. We know our students are hurting: facing severe financial strain, mental health challenges and struggling with basic needs insecurity. We are resolving to meet our students where they’re at and make real, sustained progress in serving them better and making California a national model for equitable recovery in higher education.
We’re also reiterating our resolve to achieve equity, and show how our system will play a central role in California’s economic and social recovery.
The work ahead will not be easy but this past year has shown the California Community Colleges can rise to any obstacle that may come our way. This is our moment.
System Guidance/News/Webinars
The California Community Colleges Board of Governors this week adopted a regulation requiring California community college students seeking an associate degree to complete a course in ethnic studies. The governing board also voted to require community college districts to adopt a policy statement setting forth the district’s commitment to an equal employment opportunity plan that is grounded in the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Read more on the landmark changes.
Join the Chancellor’s Office College Finance and Facilities Planning Division for an in-depth look into the 2021-2022 California State Budget and its impacts on the California Community Colleges. The virtual Annual Budget Workshop will offer an overview of the state budget and other necessary information for college and district annual fiscal planning processes. The webinar is Thursday, July 29 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Register at this link..
The next Chancellor’s Office System Webinar - Leading Courageous Conversations about Equitable Placement - will take place on Wednesday, August 4 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. If you are already registered for the Chancellor’s Office System Webinars, there is no need to register again. You will receive a reminder email prior to the webinar with your link.
The recording and slides from the previous webinar - Enacted State Budget and Local Implementation to Advance an Equitable Recovery - are now posted on the Vision Resource Center. After logging-in, under the “Communities” menu, visit “All Communities” and look for “CCC | Webinars, Conferences, and Events”. Join this community, then access the “Chancellor’s Office System Webinars” topic to view the content. Other resources mentioned during the webinar are below:
Visit the Budget News section of the Chancellor’s Office website for budget-related updates
Student Centered Funding Formula Dashboard
ACCJC Policy on Social Justice
Please share the 2021 System Webinars registration link with your colleagues that are not yet registered. (Registration is only required once and the same link will be used to access all System Webinars in 2021.)
The Chancellor’s Office is committed to keeping everyone informed during this uncertain time. We encourage administrators, faculty, staff and students to regularly check the Chancellor’s Office COVID-19 resource page and the Chancellor’s Office Communications to Colleges section for ongoing executive orders, guidance memos and announcements. Current and prospective students can also get connected with their local college to find out specific resources and support services available as well as enroll in their local community college.
Student Supports
The California Youth Crisis line runs 24-hours a day, seven days a week: 800-843-5200. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides confidential assistance to anyone in crisis and their loved ones through a live chat and free 24-hour hotline at 800-273-8255. You can also text COURAGE to the Crisis Text Line at 741741.
Items of Interest
Sacramento, Yolo and Los Angeles counties reissues mask recommendations in response to COVID Delta variant.
Surgeon general urges U.S. fight against COVID misinformation.
Community colleges boost welding programs as manufacturing jobs grow.
Don’t let the less famous HBCUs get left behind.
